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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Golden Milk for each Ayurvedic Constitution

Golden milk has been used in the Yogi
tradition for centuries to strength the weak and to delight the kings. Golden
milk is versatile, giving a variety of options for each constitution and for
each occasion. You can use any milk of your preference and a combination of
spices for your constitution. The key is to use turmeric and ginger as a base.

I personally like to put it in the blender
for a few seconds to combine the spices well and to give a foamy texture.
Golden milk is ideal for children when you add one or two dates to give some
iron and fortify the delicate Vata constitution. You can serve golden milk cool
or hot; however, to make this soothing drink effective, I prefer the warm
option. Golden milk is a wonderful sedative drink to take before bed when it is
combined with nutmeg and cinnamon.

Once you adopt Golden milk in your daily
routine, I promise that you will feel eager to serve it in other gatherings or
just to have it to company a good book on a cozy sofa.

To make this
drink, fortify it by adding 1/2 tsp. of shatavari powder which is traditionally
used in Ayurveda to support women of all ages. Add it as a female friendly herb
for menstrual weakness and to help mature women to gracefully move through the
natural phases of life, including menopause.

For Vata
Constitution

¼ tsp. of jaggery or honey

1 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. of cashew butter or tahini

1 cup of milk. Ideally, you will be using
organic cow’s milk or you can replace it with almond milk or oat milk.